Are you happy with the club's summer signings?

Certainly. Arsenal have been unusually decisive in the transfer market this summer. Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis deserve credit for acting quickly and efficiently to tie up a number of important signings ahead of the start of the season.

Alexis Sanchez is the new boy generating the most excitement , and with good reason: his pace and trickery promise to add plenty to Arsenal’s attacking threat. However, there are other intriguing additions too. Joel Campbell has returned from a promising loan spell at Olympiacos, while Calum Chambers and Mathieu Debuchy have arrived to bolster the defence. It will also be interesting to see how David Ospina fares in competition with Wojciech Szczesny. The signs are that the two will engage in a closely-fought battle for the No. 1 shirt.

And where do they still need to strengthen ahead of the next campaign? Who would you sign?

Arsenal still need a centre-back as a matter of urgency. The departure of Thomas Vermaelen has left them very light in that area. Although Calum Chambers has shown promise in preseason, it would be a real gamble to rely on him across the campaign.

Wenger should turn to an experienced performer with Premier League experience. Liverpool’s Daniel Agger could fit the bill. Like Vermaelen, he is left-footed, so could complement both Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker. There has also been clamour for a holding midfielder, with William Carvalho looking the most likely candidate as present.

If one song could sum up the club's pre-season, what would it be?

“Hey big spender”? “Money changes everything”? This is the first transfer window since the Gunners signed a set of lucrative new commercial deals, and the impact has been significant. Arsene Wenger’s spending has already outstripped the expectations of most Arsenal fans.

Where will the season be won and lost?

A lot will depend on the Arsenal squad’s fitness levels. Last season, they were undone by long-term injuries to the likes of Aaron Ramsey and Theo Walcott. This year, it’s vital they keep key players fitter for longer. In order to help them achieve that goal, Arsenal have added German national team physio Shad Forsythe to their medical team. He could prove to be just as important a signing as any player.

Who will be the one to watch this season?

It’s always difficult to look beyond Aaron Ramsey. The Welshman was Arsenal’s player of the season last year, and has benefited from a summer of rest and recuperation. He’ll undoubtedly be a crucial figure for Arsenal over the coming months.

However, Mesut Ozil also warrants a mention. Having undergone a year of adaptation, he’ll be looking to make his presence more keenly felt in the Premier League.

And who could the club do away with?

With Sanchez and Campbell on board, Lukas Podolski’s place in the squad could come under threat. He earns a hefty salary at Arsenal, and Arsene Wenger may decide it’s too much to pay for a glamorous reserve. Other than that, fringe players like Francis Coquelin, Ignasi Miquel and Ryo Miyaichi all seem destined for the exit.

Rate your gaffer from 1-10

8/10. Wenger’s stock is high off the back of Arsenal’s FA Cup triumph in May. His unusually proactive transfer policy has won yet more fans, and there is growing hope that he can lead the club in to a glorious new era.

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Minimum target:

Arsenal need to retain their top four place. Facing stiff competition from a resurgent Manchester United, that won’t be easy. However, having lost Luis Suarez, Liverpool may prove easier to overcome. Arsenal should have enough to hold on to their Champions League spot.

Highest hopes:

The FA Cup has whetted the appetite of the Arsenal fans. There is a hunger for more silverware, particularly the two major prizes of the Premier League and Champions League. Lifting either trophy would be a huge achievement. On the domestic front, both Manchester City and Chelsea look enormously strong. However, Arsenal will take comfort from the fact that they led the table for longer than any other team in 2013/14. If they can show more consistency in the coming season, they could hold on to triumph.